India vs Australia 2nd T20I: Australia Clinches Victory by Four Wickets
Australia overcame a late flurry of wickets to comfortably chase down India’s target in the second T20 international. The match featured some tense moments, especially in the 14th over bowled by Kuldeep Yadav.
Key Moments in the Chase
- During the 14th over, a couple of last-second dead ball calls disrupted the game, one of which seemed to affect Kuldeep while he was in his delivery stride.
- Marcus Stoinis hit the second ball of the over through cover and took two runs, easing some pressure on Australia.
- Australia needed just two runs to win with 42 balls remaining, highlighting the slow nature of the pitch.
Bowling Highlights
- Bumrah took a wicket with a precise yorker on the first ball after the 14th over, striking down Matt Short with almost perfect accuracy at 137 km/h.
- Despite losing wickets, Australia managed to keep their chase steady, with the pitch proving challenging for batting.
- Mitch Owen was dismissed on the fourth ball of the 13th over after edging a drive to Wicketkeeper Samson, confirmed by a good review from Suryakumar Yadav.
- Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav caught Inglis off the 12th over with Inglis missing his flick off the back foot.
“Good review there from Suryakumar Yadav.”
Match Context and Pitch Conditions
Australia's six wickets lost during the chase for a modest target of 126 runs underscored the pitch’s difficulties. This low-scoring game proved demanding for both batsmen and bowlers, making every run and wicket crucial.
Summary
Australia’s late wicket losses added drama, but disciplined bowling and timely hitting ensured they secured the win over India in this closely fought T20 match.
Author's Summary
This T20I showcased Australia's resilience in a tricky chase, managing to win despite losing wickets late, while India's bowlers tested the limits on a tough batting pitch.